Medical Director - Adult Primary Care - UVA Physicians Group

Medical Director - Adult Primary Care - UVA Physicians Group

The Medical Director provides clinical oversight and physician and advanced practice provider leadership for outpatient ambulatory clinics. This position combines direct patient care with administrative and operational responsibilities related to clinical quality, regulatory compliance, provider engagement, and performance outcomes. The role collaborates with UPG and UVAH leadership to align clinical practice with organizational goals and standards. Reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions of the Job:

• The Medical Director provides clinical leadership and direction to ensure consistent standards of care.
• The role ensures consistent standards of care, regulatory compliance, and alignment with UPG and UVA Health clinical protocols and quality expectations.
• The position supports provider performance and engagement through clinical guidance, mentorship, and participation in onboarding and professional development.
• The Medical Director partners with operational and administrative leaders to support clinical workflows, access, quality improvement, and population health initiatives within an ambulatory care environment.
• The role serves as a clinical liaison to UPG and UVA Health leadership, contributing clinical input to performance monitoring, operational decisions, and strategic initiatives to improve patient outcomes and provider experience.

Compensation:

• Years 1-2: Guaranteed annual compensation of $309,375 structured accordingly: $281,875 base salary + $27,500 guaranteed incentive
• Providers may earn additional compensation through the wRVU productivity model if production exceeds the guaranteed threshold.
• After Year 2: Compensation transitions to the applicable base salary plus a wRVU-based productivity incentive model.
• Additional annual leadership bonus opportunity.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Education: Graduate of an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy and completion of an accredited residency in the applicable specialty
• Certification and Licensure: Physician candidates must maintain current board certification or board eligibility in the applicable specialty in accordance with medical staff bylaws. Eligible for and able to obtain unrestricted licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia appropriate to discipline.
• Experience: Five or more years of post residency clinical practice experience, including progressive clinical leadership with administrative or operational oversight. Ambulatory care delivery experience, including exposure to clinic operations and care team workflows. Demonstrated use of clinical, operational, or performance data to inform quality improvement initiatives and strategic decision making.
• Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of evidence based clinical practice standards and quality improvement methodologies applicable to ambulatory settings. Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and accreditation requirements, including clinic regulations and medical staff bylaws. Ability to apply sound clinical judgment and integrate evidence based guidelines into daily practice and clinical oversight. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, influence outcomes, and collaborate effectively with providers, staff, and executive leadership. Ability to lead, mentor, and engage providers in a multidisciplinary care environment. Demonstrated skill in operational planning, prioritization, and managing multiple responsibilities in a complex clinical setting. Ability to analyze clinical, quality, and performance data to inform decision making and drive improvement initiatives. Proficiency in clinical technology, electronic medical record systems, and data reporting tools, with the ability to function as an EMR superuser. Ability to navigate and collaborate within a large academic health system while supporting local clinic operations and community based care. Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to address performance concerns in a constructive and compliant manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides clinical oversight and leadership for an interdisciplinary care team supporting ambulatory clinic operations, which may include pharmacists, advanced practice providers, behavioral health providers and nursing care coordinators. May participate in performance feedback, development, and coordination of team activities in collaboration with operational leadership.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to perform clinical and administrative duties in an outpatient ambulatory setting, including prolonged periods of standing and walking, occasional bending, reaching, and repetitive use of hands for computer and clinical tasks. The role requires effective visual, auditory, and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to review and document clinical information accurately. Ability to lift or move light to moderate objects may be required in specific clinical settings, consistent with the essential functions of the role and with reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions: The work is performed primarily in an outpatient clinic setting. Occasional to moderate travel between clinic locations and to meetings may be required. The role involves regular interaction with clinical staff, patients, and administrative personnel within a fast paced healthcare environment.

Success Factors: Establishes clinical credibility and trust with providers by demonstrating sound clinical judgment, consistency in decision making, and visible engagement in patient care. Maintains high quality, safe, and compliant clinical operations across assigned clinics, with adherence to clinic regulations and medical staff bylaws. Builds strong, collaborative relationships with UPG and UVA Health leaders, effectively navigating system structures while advocating for local clinic needs. Improves or sustains key clinical quality, patient safety, and population health outcomes through data informed decision making and evidence based practices. Engages, mentors, and supports providers, contributing to strong onboarding, professional development, and retention. Effectively identifies and addresses provider performance concerns early, using fair, constructive, and compliant approaches. Leverages clinical, operational, and EMR data to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement. Balances clinical responsibilities with administrative and leadership duties, meeting operational priorities and deadlines. Supports strategic initiatives and service line development aligned with organizational goals. Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in a healthcare environment, responding effectively to changing patient, workforce, and regulatory demands.

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